Nov. 4, 2024, — The Accessories Council announced the winners of the 2024 Design Excellence Awards on Monday, Nov. 4, at a breakfast celebration at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City. The organization shared that this year’s awards received hundreds of entries and nearly 10,000 votes.
EB attended with Marchon Eyewear, which received the Eyewear (Sun) Multibrand award for its Longchamp style LO758S.
Here, we highlight the winners in the eyewear sector, with a full list of winners and nominees below.
Eyewear (Optical) Independent: Alain Mikli style 0A03529 002
This acetate cat-eye ophthalmic frame features asymmetrical patterned temples and flexible hinges, designed for enhanced strength and comfort.
Eyewear (Optical) Multi-Brand: Stuart Weitzman style WZN 1024/G from Safilo
Part of Stuart Weitzman’s new eyewear collection from Safilo, highlighted in EB’s November/December #EBNewProducts, the WZN 1024/G features pearl and crystal embellishments, flex hinges, and the signature logo on the temples.
Eyewear (Sun) Independent: Press model Vogue
This Press sunglass style is handcrafted in Japan with exclusive, custom 9.5 mm Mazzuchelli bio-acetate and features Zeiss bio-Nylon lenses.
Eyewear (Sun) Multi-Brand: Longchamp style LO758S from Marchon Eyewear
Featured in Longchamp’s spring/summer 2024 ad campaign, the LO758S sun style is constructed of plant-based resin with Eastman Tritan Renew lenses. The style was featured in EB’s January/February eyewear fashion feature.
Fashiongo Buyer's Choice: Blackburn
Blackburn's Purple Retro Rectangle Sunglasses are a unisex style with 17 mm silicone nose pads for a comfortable fit, especially for those with lower nose bridges. Blackburn shares its pledge of 2% of sales to environmental and energy projects.
Social Impact (Charity, Diversity, Inclusion): Two Blind Brothers style Gwen from L'Amy America
Part of the new 2BB: from Two Blind Brothers collection from L’Amy America, 10% of Gwen frame sales are contributed to Two Blind Brothers, who in turn donate to Foundation Fighting Blindness.
Tech & Innovation: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses style Skyler from EssilorLuxottica
Ray-Ban Meta from EssilorLuxottica is designed as wearable tech, offering the ability to video call, livestream, hands-free text/call, and more. Read on via #EBNewProducts.
Hall of Fame: Citizen
Circana Top Item Award: Bogg Bag
FASHIONGO Buyer's Choice Award: Blackburn
Brand Collaboration: Jared X Charm'd by Lulu Frost
(Finalists: Carlos Falchi X Jumper Maybach, Echo, Lele Sadoughi X The Met, Tyler Ellis X Slim Aarons’ Estat
Eyewear (Optical) Independent: Alain Mikli style 0A03529 002
(Finalists: Anwuli Eyewear, Big Horn, Paprdoll Eyewear, Pierre Eyewear)
Eyewear (Optical) Multi-Brand: Stuart Weitzman style WZN 1024/G from Safilo
(Finalists: Dolce & Gabbana, Pure, Swarovski, Tory Burch)
Eyewear (Sun) Independent: Press model Vogue
(Finalists: BR.AND, Grace De Monaco, Paradis Winslet New York, Selima Optique)
Eyewear (Sun) Multi-Brand: Longchamp style LO758S from Marchon Eyewear
(Finalists: Brunello Cucinelli, Ferrari, Kate Spade, Prada)
Fashion Jewelry Over $100: Jane Win Jewelry, Hope JW Original Pendant Coin
(Finalists: Bittersweet Designs, Covet, Jennifer Fisher, Mignonne Gavigan)
Fashion Jewelry Under $100: Marlyn Schiff, Alexandra Cuff
(Finalists: 8 Other Reasons, Baublebar, Brosway Italia, Gold & Honey, Kurt Geiger London)
Fine Jewelry Over $1,000: Hearts On Fire, Barre Floating Diamond Choker
(Finalists: Heather B. Moore, Nanis Italian Jewels, Platinum Born, Shahla Karimi)
Fine Jewelry Under $1,000: Lagos, Caviar Skull Bracelet
(Finalists: Angara Inc., KBH Jewels, Rachel Katz, Veniroe Beverly Hill)
Footwear Over $250: Tie: Chris Donovan, Corona and Daniela Uribe, Be Yourself Pump
(Finalists: 4ccccees, Arch NYC, Tina Maria Shoes)
Footwear Under $250: Vince, Oasis-W
(Finalists: Cole Haan, Dr. Scholl's, Merrell, Sbicca, Shed Rain)
General Accessories: Binata Millinery, Kahon Pillbox
(Finalists: Frances Valentine, Mila + Mate, Nandanie, Wyeth)
Handbags Over $1,000: Tie: Hammitt, Paul and Pocket Set and Tyler Ellis, Winnie Handbag Mini in Marshmallow Pebbled Leather And Natural Wicker
(Finalists: Leigh Ann Barnes, Lucchese, Piper & Skye)
Handbags Under $1,000: Edie Parker, Burn Bag
(Finalists: Baggallini, Betsey Johnson, Lodis, Rosa K, Vera Bradley)
Social Impact (Charity, Diversity, Inclusion): Two Blind Brothers, the Gwen from L'Amy America
(Finalists: Freida Rothman, Jumper Maybach X Big Lovie, State Bags, Two Blind Brothers)
Sustainability: Margaret's The Couture Cleaners, Celine Handbag Restoration
(Finalists: Agmes, Costa, Deepa Gurnani, WoolTribe)
Tech & Innovation: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses style Skyler from EssilorLuxottica
(Finalists: Carrera, Julieta Barcelona, Oni, Zeiss)